Marc Morey
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Wine Advocate (92)
The 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Virondot was reduced from sixty to twenty-six barrels because of the frost. Often cited as one of the domaine’s best crus, it boasts one of the most intense aromatics from the domaine this year with scents of white peach, walnut oil, linseed and just a slight petrol-like aroma in the background. The palate is well balanced but certainly rich and powerful, sporting an almost viscous texture and a gorgeous, honeyed finish that caresses the mouth. I love the depth and drive of this Virondot, a great success for winemaker Sabine Morey in a challenging vintage.Inc. VAT£782.40 -
Decanter (95)
Set in an isolated position on the slope above the village, En Virondot is the highest Chassagne premier cru, at 350 metres. A Marc Morey exclusive, it's a remarkable site that comes into its own in hotter years. Pithy and taut, it's chiselled, sculpted, knife-edge stuff with stylish oak and impressive focus and persistence.Inc. VAT£1,057.24 -
Burghound (93)
Sweet Spot Outstanding. Cooler and airier aromas of restrained green fruit, essence of lemon zest and lovely spice nuances give way to rich, concentrated and almost painfully intense medium weight flavors that brim with minerality on the balanced, clean and moderately dry finale. This too could use better depth but Virondot seemingly always ages extremely well.Inc. VAT£547.24 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Virondot 1er Cru, which unlike the other Premier Crus was taken from barrel, has a lovely bouquet with hazelnut, orange rind, wet granite and just a touch of praline. The palate is very well balanced with an irresistible peachy entry that segues into a gorgeous quince-tinged finish. Often one of the Domaine best offerings, this Virondot is another to add in a succession of great wines from this climat.Inc. VAT£514.84 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet En Virondot 1er Cru, which was severely affected by frost, has a pretty blackcurrant leaf and candy floss-tinged bouquet, well-defined and seductive even at this early stage. The palate is well balanced with sour lemon and lime on the entry, fine depth, quite spicy and lively with orange rind and quince; touches of peach appear toward the satisfying finish. What survived the onslaught of frost is worth seeking out.Inc. VAT£794.44 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Virondot 1er Cru is habitually one of the Domaine's strongest cards, though this year, it is challenged by the brilliant Caillerets. Still, you cannot deny the nose has excellent mineralité and complexity, with touches of chai and chamomile complementing the yellow fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with great power and precision. Wonderful acidity is interwoven into this Chassagne with great precision and persistence on the finish: elegance and class.Inc. VAT£591.89 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 1er Cru sees around 20-25% new oak. The nose offers lemon verbena, pear and a touch of nectarine, unfolding in the glass with neatly integrated oak. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite linear and strict with a touch of stem ginger and towards the waxy finish. Pretty and appealing, though I think the ‘19 will have more longevityInc. VAT£570.04 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru has a touch more terroir-expression and mineralité on the nose compared to the Les Chenevottes. The palate is taut and fresh with kernels of orange rind and sour lemon. Fine energy and good concentration on the finish, this is an excellent Chassagne that should age well in the cellar.Inc. VAT£623.09 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru has a slightly more penetrating nose than the Vergers, more mineralité coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with fine grip and matière, lime and orange pith; it's very pretty towards the finish with almond and walnut on the aftertaste.Inc. VAT£794.44 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru has a detailed bouquet, quite intense in style, featuring expressive green apple, slate and mint aromas that become more vocal with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and what might be a touch of botrytized fruit toward the finish, though Sabine assured me there was none. In any case, this is a very well-crafted Les Referts that should age well in bottle.Inc. VAT£874.84 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru, which is the final vintage as the contract has run its course with the owner, lacks a little tension and mineralité on the nose - a bit flat. The palate is better with fine acidity, quite malic, yet it doesn't possess the complexity of Mollard's best Chassagnes.Inc. VAT£561.62 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is the first vintage after the 0.13ha of vines were replanted in 2019. It is aged in one 350-liter barrel (one-year-old). As the vines are so nascent, I was not anticipating complexity on the nose, and though crisp, it does lack some terroir expression. The palate is balanced with good depth, a fine spine of acidity, touches of peach on the mid-palate with a composed finish. A decent starter, though there is better to come.Inc. VAT£699.20 -
Vinous (85)
The 2020 Bourgogne Blanc, which had been bottled in August, has a fresh and lively bouquet with green apple and citrus scents. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, with just a bit of softness on the finish.Inc. VAT£323.09 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2021 Bourgogne Blanc has a simple but bright malic nose, well-defined and a little flinty in style. The palate is well balanced with bitter lemon on the entry, moderate depth and a short saline finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£353.09 -
Vinous (90)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has a well-defined bouquet with green apples, Conference pear and a touch of pressed flower. The palate is balanced with a pleasant edginess, quite lively and poised, more energy than the Rully Village and sporting greater persistence on the finish. This will be early-drinking, but at the same time, very satisfying.Inc. VAT£524.69 -
Inc. VAT£961.27
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Wine Advocate (92)
The 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Virondot was reduced from sixty to twenty-six barrels because of the frost. Often cited as one of the domaine’s best crus, it boasts one of the most intense aromatics from the domaine this year with scents of white peach, walnut oil, linseed and just a slight petrol-like aroma in the background. The palate is well balanced but certainly rich and powerful, sporting an almost viscous texture and a gorgeous, honeyed finish that caresses the mouth. I love the depth and drive of this Virondot, a great success for winemaker Sabine Morey in a challenging vintage.Inc. VAT£782.40 -
Decanter (95)
Set in an isolated position on the slope above the village, En Virondot is the highest Chassagne premier cru, at 350 metres. A Marc Morey exclusive, it's a remarkable site that comes into its own in hotter years. Pithy and taut, it's chiselled, sculpted, knife-edge stuff with stylish oak and impressive focus and persistence.In Bond£865.00 -
Burghound (93)
Sweet Spot Outstanding. Cooler and airier aromas of restrained green fruit, essence of lemon zest and lovely spice nuances give way to rich, concentrated and almost painfully intense medium weight flavors that brim with minerality on the balanced, clean and moderately dry finale. This too could use better depth but Virondot seemingly always ages extremely well.In Bond£440.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Virondot 1er Cru, which unlike the other Premier Crus was taken from barrel, has a lovely bouquet with hazelnut, orange rind, wet granite and just a touch of praline. The palate is very well balanced with an irresistible peachy entry that segues into a gorgeous quince-tinged finish. Often one of the Domaine best offerings, this Virondot is another to add in a succession of great wines from this climat.In Bond£413.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet En Virondot 1er Cru, which was severely affected by frost, has a pretty blackcurrant leaf and candy floss-tinged bouquet, well-defined and seductive even at this early stage. The palate is well balanced with sour lemon and lime on the entry, fine depth, quite spicy and lively with orange rind and quince; touches of peach appear toward the satisfying finish. What survived the onslaught of frost is worth seeking out.In Bond£646.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Virondot 1er Cru is habitually one of the Domaine's strongest cards, though this year, it is challenged by the brilliant Caillerets. Still, you cannot deny the nose has excellent mineralité and complexity, with touches of chai and chamomile complementing the yellow fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with great power and precision. Wonderful acidity is interwoven into this Chassagne with great precision and persistence on the finish: elegance and class.In Bond£474.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 1er Cru sees around 20-25% new oak. The nose offers lemon verbena, pear and a touch of nectarine, unfolding in the glass with neatly integrated oak. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite linear and strict with a touch of stem ginger and towards the waxy finish. Pretty and appealing, though I think the ‘19 will have more longevityIn Bond£459.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru has a touch more terroir-expression and mineralité on the nose compared to the Les Chenevottes. The palate is taut and fresh with kernels of orange rind and sour lemon. Fine energy and good concentration on the finish, this is an excellent Chassagne that should age well in the cellar.In Bond£500.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru has a slightly more penetrating nose than the Vergers, more mineralité coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with fine grip and matière, lime and orange pith; it's very pretty towards the finish with almond and walnut on the aftertaste.In Bond£646.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru has a detailed bouquet, quite intense in style, featuring expressive green apple, slate and mint aromas that become more vocal with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and what might be a touch of botrytized fruit toward the finish, though Sabine assured me there was none. In any case, this is a very well-crafted Les Referts that should age well in bottle.In Bond£713.00 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru, which is the final vintage as the contract has run its course with the owner, lacks a little tension and mineralité on the nose - a bit flat. The palate is better with fine acidity, quite malic, yet it doesn't possess the complexity of Mollard's best Chassagnes.In Bond£460.00 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is the first vintage after the 0.13ha of vines were replanted in 2019. It is aged in one 350-liter barrel (one-year-old). As the vines are so nascent, I was not anticipating complexity on the nose, and though crisp, it does lack some terroir expression. The palate is balanced with good depth, a fine spine of acidity, touches of peach on the mid-palate with a composed finish. A decent starter, though there is better to come.In Bond£580.00 -
Vinous (85)
The 2020 Bourgogne Blanc, which had been bottled in August, has a fresh and lively bouquet with green apple and citrus scents. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, with just a bit of softness on the finish.In Bond£250.00 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2021 Bourgogne Blanc has a simple but bright malic nose, well-defined and a little flinty in style. The palate is well balanced with bitter lemon on the entry, moderate depth and a short saline finish. Fine.In Bond£275.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has a well-defined bouquet with green apples, Conference pear and a touch of pressed flower. The palate is balanced with a pleasant edginess, quite lively and poised, more energy than the Rully Village and sporting greater persistence on the finish. This will be early-drinking, but at the same time, very satisfying.In Bond£418.00 -
In Bond£769.00